Farewell to Fall

by Leslie Patson | 7th December 2011

I know – Christmas is almost in full swing but for those of us (moi) trying to savor every last bit of Autumn before all the trees are bare and for those of us in cold places – it really gets cold I wanted to pay homage one last time to the beauty of Autumn! [...] Read More

Seattle’s Indian Summer is Cozy!

by Leslie Patson | 28th September 2010

This past Saturday was totally Indian Summer in Seattle! Bright blue sky, big white puffy clouds and temps in the low 70′s – just gorgeous! Sunday countered with a little drizzle and cloudy, gray skies. Time to relax and get cozy! The perfect day for a long walk all around Queen Anne. You can walk [...] Read More

Cozy is Autumn in Asheville!

by Leslie Patson | 13th October 2009

These gorgeous Fall trees are on the side yard of John and Vinnie’s house in Asheville, North Carolina. A stone’s throw from the Blue Ridge Mountains I can hardly imagine what the entire area is going to look like in about a week. I will beg John to send more pictures. I’m a Fall freak, [...] Read More

Finally feels a little like Fall…

by Leslie Patson | 6th October 2009

And of course, since it is my most favorite season I have to do everything possible to get into the mood! Which means taking advantage of the beautiful produce Fall has to offer and using it instead of flowers are decor. On my dining room table I have a vintage bowl full of persimmons and [...] Read More

Neighborhoods should be Cozy

by Leslie Patson | 26th October 2008

John and Vinnie are househunting in Asheville so we had the pleasure of driving all around, from what seemed like one great neighborhood to the next. Honestly, there were about a million houses I absolutely LOVED!!! I felt like I was in Pasadena, Ca only without the prices! Yes, yes these cottages look amazing in [...] Read More